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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6718 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Nafiu Baba-Ahmed dies as President Tinubu recalls personal ties

Nafiu Baba-Ahmed dies as President Tinubu recalls personal ties

Politics

7 days ago

Saudi Arabia lists 4 groups of foreign professionals eligible for Exceptional Talent Residency

Saudi Arabia lists 4 groups of foreign professionals eligible for Exceptional Talent Residency

People

7 days ago

US publishes wage rule employers must follow when hiring H-1B foreign workers

US publishes wage rule employers must follow when hiring H-1B foreign workers

People

7 days ago

Canal+ era: DStv drops channels, changes packages, shuts Showmax after takeover

Canal+ era: DStv drops channels, changes packages, shuts Showmax after takeover

Industry

7 days ago

Netherlands announces 5 groups of people eligible for Dutch citizenship through option route

Netherlands announces 5 groups of people eligible for Dutch citizenship through option route

People

7 days ago

Why referee gave Lionel Messi yellow and red cards after his final Argentina match

Why referee gave Lionel Messi yellow and red cards after his final Argentina match

Football

8 days ago

NGX extends losing streak to five sessions as investors lose N256bn

NGX extends losing streak to five sessions as investors lose N256bn

Capital Market

8 days ago

The Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak to five sessions as investors lost N256 billion, with banking stocks leading the decline on Tuesday.

Oman approves special work permits for foreigners in 9 professions

Oman approves special work permits for foreigners in 9 professions

People

8 days ago

The Government of Oman approved a system to issue special work permits for foreign professionals in selected occupations within a shortened processing timeline.

Breaking: Wike leads rainbow coalition to Fubara's private residence

Breaking: Wike leads rainbow coalition to Fubara's private residence

Politics

8 days ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike made a dramatic visit to the private residence of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, along with Rainbow Coalition group. You should see the video.

Federal government of Nigeria to declare 2 more public holidays for 2026

Federal government of Nigeria to declare 2 more public holidays for 2026

Nigeria

8 days ago

Nigeria’s remaining public holidays for 2026 have been revealed, with citizens set to enjoy days off before the year ends. Legit.ng has the details.

Full list: Oman releases fees for 9 jobs hiring foreigners

Full list: Oman releases fees for 9 jobs hiring foreigners

People

8 days ago

Oman's Ministry of Labor has published updated work permit fees covering nine different job categories for foreign workers, with official costs confirmed.

APC suffers another mass defection, ex-Buhari's minister celebrates

APC suffers another mass defection, ex-Buhari's minister celebrates

Politics

8 days ago

The APC has suffered a major setback as strong stakeholders dump the party to support PDP and ex-minister of late President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of 2027.

Oman launches website to apply for jobs in 4 steps

Oman launches website to apply for jobs in 4 steps

People

8 days ago

Oman's Ministry of Labour introduced a digital platform aimed at simplifying employment procedures for job seekers interested in working in the private sector.

Dubai announces 4 family members foreigners can sponsor for residence permits

Dubai announces 4 family members foreigners can sponsor for residence permits

People

8 days ago

Dubai has listed the categories of family members that eligible foreigners can sponsor for residence permits. The rules explain which relatives can join foreigners.

Dubai announces 4 conditions for foreigners bringing in their family members

Dubai announces 4 conditions for foreigners bringing in their family members

People

8 days ago

Dubai has listed the conditions foreigners must meet when bringing their family to live with them in the emirate. The conditions state what eligible residents need.

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